This is a great opportunity to join us as an ENGINEERING MANAGER in our Eastern European Engineering Center (R&D) in Gliwice, Poland. You will become a valued member of our The Core Engineering team that is GLOBALLY responsible for the design, development, validation, problem solving and maintenance of Ride Performance COMPONENTS AND SUB-SYSTEMS.

Are you ready to join a global automotive organization and boost your career? Don’t hesitate, apply now!

As an Engineering Manager you will be responsible for LEADING THE GLOBAL MATERIALS ENGINEERING TEAM. This team PROVIDES TECHNICAL EXPERTISE to the Tenneco's manufacturing and engineering facilities in all areas of MATERIAL SCIENCE UTILIZED IN SUSPENSION DAMPING SYSTEMS. This includes the areas of metallurgy (ferrous and aluminum alloys), paints, oils, greases, polymers, and elastomers.

You and your Team will interface with Engineering, Business Units, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Quality - you are THE VOICE OF THE MATERIALS TEAM AS THE GLOBAL EXPERt.

In this role you will support product launches, cost reduction programs, failure analysis, manufacturing operations, and engineering center through interpretation of industry and customer standards and specifications and creation of internal specifications. In addition, this position will require the management of a global team of materials engineers and laboratory technicians.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engineering efforts to collect, summarize, and communicate test data to business units, product engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, and/or direct OE customers,

• Drive identified corrective actions to DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, and design guidelines to prevent future occurrences,

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations for day-to-day analyses and dedicated projects,

• Assist in the maintenance of the warranty group’s IATF16949 and ISO9001 certifications and related procedures,

• Oversee compliance to Tenneco, industry, and Regulatory materials requirements such as IDMS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, etc.,

• Specify and maintain materials equipment, Metrology Lab, and facilities,

• Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures,

• Develop and manage department annual budget within business guidelines,

• Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Skills Required Experience

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor of SCIENCE DEGREE IN MATERIAL SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING or related field. Master’s Degree preferred,
• Minimum of 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF MATERIAL SCIENCES / ENGINEERING, FAILURE ANALYSIS, OR AUTOMOTIVE ACTIVITIES,
• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervision of an engineering / laboratory team
• Experience in a laboratory setting,
• Self-directed and motivated with good written and verbal communication skills in ENGLISH;
• Ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations,
• Ability to lead and function in a dynamic team environment, while effectively communicating across various levels of the organization,
• Solid program/project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel,
• Mechanical aptitude for test equipment and measurement operations,
• Proven track record of root cause analysis,
• Leadership skills, ability to manage, coach and motivate the team,
• Strong technical documentation skills with attention to detail,
• Excellent computer proficiency especially in Microsoft Office products including – Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint,
• Ability to travel to suppliers, plants and customer locations to support development requirements (10% estimate). International travel may be required.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want to make you feel welcomed, challenged and inspired and so we’ve made sure to carefully put together a blend of benefits meant to boost your health and well-being, to ensure your personal and professional growth and also your integration in a pleasant day-to-day working environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT NEXT

Our team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

WHO WE ARE

TENNECO is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers.

The company’s DRIV division, which is dedicated to Ride Performance and Motorparts, combines Tenneco’s Ride Performance original equipment suspension business with FEDERAL MOGUL’s legacy braking business, as well as the ÖHLINS business.

The Clean Air and Powertrain division pairs Tenneco’s OE Clean Air business with Federal-Mogul’s legacy Powertrain business, to provide customers with complete engine to tailpipe solutions.

When combined as One Tenneco, the company is primed to enter the future as a solutions provider that is known for “Driving Advancements in Global Mobility” and providing solutions for cleaner, more efficient, comfortable and reliable performance.

Find out more about us at https://www.tenneco.com/.

We are committed to the safety and health of our adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.

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